Seminar: New England Premiere of Hit Broadway Comedy

A new comedy by Pulitzer Prize nominee Theresa Rebeck (creator of NBC's Smash), Seminar centers on Leonard, an experienced author with a long and dramatic history. He's hired by four aspiring novelists to conduct an intensive 10-week writing seminar in an Upper West Side apartment. True to Rebeck's rep as the master of quarrelsome comedy, the students get much more for their $5,000 fee than they bargained for. They soon find themselves attending a master class in ruthless and reckless behavior where writing is a blood sport, words are deadly weapons, and sex is just a tool of the trade.

Bought my ticket on line here, and failed to find someone to come along, so I went by myself. The Stoneham Theater is a lovely theater, local to the center of town with terrific restaurants very near by. Orchestra seats, 2nd row, Thank YOU...continued

Talented corps of actors, simply staged, intellectually stimulating discussion (especially for graduates of liberal arts education...) and (of course), a great venue. Always surprised the house isn't a little more packed. If you haven't checked...continued

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Quotes & Highlights

“Theresa Rebeck hits plenty of bull’s-eyes, so sit back and enjoy the ride.” —Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Post
“Five stars … Sexy, savvy and uproarious.” —David Cote, Time Out New York

Description

This show contains brief nudity and epic swearing and is recommended for adults only.

About the Ticket Supplier: Stoneham Theatre

Stoneham Theatre seeks to engage the communities of the Metro North region in the exploration of their common human experience through the production of vital and affecting theatre by established and emerging playwrights, the offering of comprehensive youth education programs and ongoing community outreach initiatives.

Stoneham Theatre is a cultural gathering place dedicated to strengthening community through live theatre and education. Shared stories satisfy a vital human need for connection and link us to a broader world. We produce exceptional professional theatre that invites everyone, whether they have attended theatre in the past or not, to experience this connection in a welcoming, warm environment. In addition, we further the art of live theatre by dedicating a portion of our season to new or rarely performed work. Through our educational programs, we help young people achieve excellence in the performing arts and become engaged and active members of society.